Plaque

National Service - Southwark

Erection date: /5/2003

Inscription

National Service
This plaque is in recognition by Southwark Council and the People of Southwark for the part played by its young men conscripted for National Service between 1945 and 1963.

They were our contribution to the two million two hundred thousand others conscripted into the Nations Armed Services.

Unveiled by the Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Major Denise Capstick, May 2003.

Site: National Service - Southwark (1 memorial)

SE5, Old Kent Road

There is a movement to have these plaques erected across the UK, coordinated by the National Service Veterans Association.

We thank Lionel Wright for bringing this plaque to our attention.

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National Service - Southwark

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national service / military conscription

Military conscription has existed for two periods in modern times, related to...

Southwark Council

The London Borough of Southwark was created as an amalgamation of the Metropo...

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National Service Veterans Association

The Chairman of this organisation, Mr Homer, served in the Royal Army Servic...

Denise Capstick

Councillor Major Denise Capstick. Bermondsey councillor, Mayor of Southwark a...

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